Project Researcher (PhD. Student) or Postdoctoral Researcher, combustion engine modelling and simulation (Energy Technology) - Vaasan yliopisto - Vaasa, Finland
Project Researcher
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Job Description
The University of Vaasa is seeking a Project Researcher (PhD student) or Postdoctoral Researcher to work on combustion engine modelling and simulation, focusing on hydrogen fuel and energy technology. The role involves developing low-temperature combustion concepts, designing multi-fuel systems, and virtual calibration using AI. The position is initially for two years starting September-October 2026, located at the School of Technology and Innovation.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Vaasa, Finland | 79 |
| Remote - Global | 3 |
| Vasa, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Researcher | 17 |
| Intern | 9 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 8 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 7 |
| Laboratory Engineer | 6 |
| Professor | 5 |
| Doctoral Researcher | 3 |
| Educator | 3 |
| Lecturer | 3 |
| Project Controller | 2 |
| Teaching Assistant | 2 |
| University Lecturer | 2 |
| Strategic Project Management | 2 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Lecturer | 2 |
| Healthcare Professional | 1 |
| Marketing Specialist | 1 |
| Internship | 1 |
| Engineer | 1 |
| International Business | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher in Finance or Accounting | 1 |
| Librarian | 1 |
| Assistant or Associate Professor | 1 |
| Senior Researcher | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher in Finance | 1 |
| Marketing | 1 |
| Student and Career Services Intern | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 14 |
| Intern | 8 |
| Manager | 5 |
| Professor | 3 |
| Senior | 2 |
| Mid-level | 1 |
Vaasan yliopisto appears in 83 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Vaasa, Finland, Remote - Global, and Vasa, Finland.
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Job Details
Responsibilities
- Developing low-temperature combustion concepts
- Designing multi-fuel supply systems
- Integrating exhaust aftertreatment systems
- Virtual calibration using AI techniques
- Collaborating with industry partners
Requirements
- Master’s degree or PhD in mechanical engineering or related field
- Experience in engine/combustion/aftertreatment model calibration and validation
- Laboratory experience with test rigs, instrumentation, data acquisition
- Excellent analytical and academic writing skills
- Good communication skills in English
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
Masters